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Maybe you just need a little more nipple stimulation so they'll harden a bit more????

Mine are slightly inverted, but I've been talking with my lactation specialist about my nipple concern, she said I won't really know if I have an actual inverted nipple issue until after I give birth because the baby creates a different sensation + the let down.....

I have this problem as well & have successfully breast fed for a week now. Once baby latches it stretches your nipple out. I also have been pumping quite a bit and it's made it even easier. It's totally possible :) hope it works out for you.

Don't give up, and if you have trouble in the beginning talk to an LC about using nipple shields. They personally saved my breastfeeding relationship with my ODD--I nursed her for 18 months WITH the shields.

Most moms manage to wean off the shields after a while but she was having none of it. Hopefully I can BF this one without them.

My right boob was inverted and like you, I had major concerns about it. Both my doc and the lactation consultant told me even if my LO does not successfully latch on because of how the nipple is, there is the nipple shield and also breastpumping helps pull it out (the latter did the trick). The lactation consultant said even if it doesn't pull out, it is still possible to breastfeed. Go see a lactation consultant, they definitely will help with your concerns :).